Boris Johnson giving first Downing Street coronavirus press briefing since recovery

The transcript discusses the decline in ICU patient numbers and the success of the NHS in managing the crisis without being overwhelmed. It highlights the collective effort to shield the NHS and the establishment of Nightingale wards. The UK is now past the peak of the disease, with a hopeful outlook for the future. Additionally, the UK is leading international efforts to develop a vaccine, with Oxford University partnering with Astra Zeneca.

What was one of the key achievements in the UK's healthcare response during the pandemic?

• Establishing new hospitals in every city

• Ensuring no patient was left without a ventilator

• Reducing taxes for healthcare workers

• Providing free healthcare to all citizens

What was the worst-case scenario that the UK managed to avoid?

• A financial crisis in the healthcare sector

• A complete lockdown of the country

• An uncontrollable epidemic with 500,000 deaths

• A shortage of medical staff

What significant milestone did the UK achieve in its fight against the disease?

• Developing a cure for the disease

• Reaching the peak of the disease

• Passing the peak and moving towards recovery

• Eliminating the disease completely

Which university partnered with Astra Zeneca to work on a vaccine?

• Cambridge University

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• Oxford University

What role is the UK playing in the global effort against the pandemic?

• Training healthcare workers globally

• Building hospitals worldwide

• Providing financial aid to other countries

• Leading international efforts to find a vaccine